Soak up the festive glow at the Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market. Timber-framed streets sparkle with lights as stalls line Henley Street and the historic centre, selling handcrafted gifts, decorations, local produce, and seasonal sweet treats. Warm your hands on mulled wine or hot chocolate, nibble bratwurst or mince pies, and catch live music and street performers beneath the gaze of Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Beyond the market, explore the town’s indie shops and bookshops, or pause in a cosy pub for a winter warmer before strolling the riverside to see the Avon lit up with twinkling reflections. With history, atmosphere, gift-ticking, and photo stops in abundance, Stratford makes for a perfectly Christmassy day out.